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I found myself devouring "Fired on Mars" last night, anyone else getting into it? From the IMDb description: Jeff Cooper has to reinvent himself after being fired from his position in the space start-up Mars.Iy. With no chance to return to Earth, he has to find meaning in a dangerous, alien, but familiar corporate landscape. [more inside]
posted by elkevelvet on May 8, 2023 - 4 comments

Hotshot television anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) welcomes upstart reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) into the male-dominated world of 1970s broadcast news -- that is, until the talented female journalist begins to outshine Burgundy on air. Soon he grows jealous, begins a bitter feud with Veronica and eventually makes a vulgar slip on live TV that ruins his career. However, when an outrageous story breaks at the San Diego Zoo, Ron may get a chance to redeem himself. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Jan 6, 2023 - 8 comments

Pat convinces the family to go on a vacation for summer break; Beth comes across her parents' secret. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Aug 10, 2021 - 2 comments

The eccentric members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly gather under the same roof for various reasons. [more inside]
posted by Carillon on Oct 18, 2020 - 16 comments

Courtney and the rest of the JSA face Icicle and the ISA villains in a battle. (Season Finale) [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Aug 11, 2020 - 9 comments

With the ISA on their trail, Courtney, Pat and the team regroup to figure out their next steps. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Aug 4, 2020 - 7 comments

Courtney's life gets turned upside down when someone from her past arrives in Blue Valley. Meanwhile, Pat uncovers new information about the ISA's plan, and Jordan makes a surprising discovery at work. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jul 28, 2020 - 11 comments

As Henry Jr. hones his newfound skills, uncovered secrets from his family's past force him to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Courtney, Yolanda, Beth, and Rick's latest plan brings them face to face with a member of the ISA. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jul 21, 2020 - 11 comments

Tensions rise among the JSA members after Courtney suggests who she wants to recruit next to the team. Meanwhile, Barbara invites Jordan and his family over for dinner and Henry Jr. makes a surprising discovery about his father. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jul 14, 2020 - 10 comments

After Courtney gets herself into some trouble following an unexpected confrontation, Pat decides they need to come clean to Barbara. Meanwhile, Cindy takes heat from her father after a plan to take matters into her own hands goes awry. Finally, Yolanda, Beth and Rick lead an investigation into one of their own classmates. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jul 7, 2020 - 18 comments

As Pat teaches Courtney, Yolanda, Beth and Rick the importance of teamwork, the ISA converge to figure out who is trying to take them down. Elsewhere, as the school prepares for homecoming, Cindy lashes out against her father's strict rules, while Barbara accepts an offer from Jordan. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jun 30, 2020 - 8 comments

Courtney makes a difficult decision after Pat confronts her about the potential consequences of recruiting new members to the JSA. Courtney, Yolanda, Beth and Rick prepare for their first major mission. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jun 23, 2020 - 14 comments

As Courtney sets her sights on recruiting more members to the JSA, Pat finds himself one step closer to learning which ISA members may be in Blue Valley. Meanwhile, a search for Rick leads Courtney, Yolanda, and Beth to Cindy Burman's Halloween party. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jun 16, 2020 - 7 comments

After realizing that she needs the extra help, Courtney sets out to recruit new members to the Justice Society of America--starting with Yolanda. Elsewhere, Pat's suspicion is piqued after a bizarre conversation with one of the town's residents. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jun 9, 2020 - 16 comments

After a dangerous confrontation with a member of the Injustice Society of America, Pat warns Courtney to back down from her attempts to go after them; Barbara makes strides at work, impressing her new boss Jordan. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jun 2, 2020 - 20 comments

After Courtney has an unexpected run-in with a member of the Injustice Society of America, Pat reveals the truth to her about their history; Barbara is elated when she sees Courtney making an attempt to get along with Pat. [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on May 26, 2020 - 1 comment

Courtney's seemingly perfect life in Los Angeles gets upended with a move to Nebraska. (CW, DC Comics adaptation.) [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on May 16, 2020 - 8 comments

Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a hare-brained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry. [more inside]
posted by chappell, ambrose on May 22, 2019 - 13 comments

An uptight, conservative businesswoman [Sarah Jessica Parker] accompanies her boyfriend [Dermot Mulroney] to his eccentric and outgoing family's [Rachel McAdams, Craig T. Nelson, Diane Keaton, Luke Wilson, Elizabeth Reaser, Tyrone Giordano] annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life. Turning to her sister[Claire Danes] for support, hijinks, recriminations and emotional catharsis ensue. Written and directed by Thomas Bezucha [more inside]
posted by the man of twists and turns on Nov 27, 2018 - 6 comments